Monthly Marketing Update-Portland/Vancouver August 2025
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Portland/Vancouver
Monthly Marketing Update- August 2025

We hope you’re enjoying a fun and relaxing summer so far! As we head into August, we’ve got a couple of key events to keep on your calendar.

First up- our Transitions of Care Meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5th at 11:30 AM. This bi-monthly call brings together providers and case managers from across Oregon and Washington to strengthen communication around hospital discharges, readmissions, and start of care.
This month’s agenda includes:
  1. Ongoing planning for Case Management Week in October
  2. Exploring ways to improve communication with non-skilled care settings

We’re also looking forward to seeing many of our sponsors in person at the Portland/Vancouver Retirement Connection Sponsor Breakfast this Friday, August 8th from 8:30–10:00 AM. It’s a great opportunity to share updates, build connections, and enjoy a morning together with fellow professionals.

We appreciate all you do to support collaboration and quality care in our community. Whether you’re joining us virtually for tomorrow’s call, attending Friday’s breakfast, or connecting at one of the networking meetings later this month (listed below), we’re grateful to be in this work with you.

Network Meetings


August 6, 8am
Metropolitan Senior Network (MSN)
Join us for a facilitated discussion with Amy Schmidt, Retirement Connection and Jacob Schmerber, Providential Homecare
August 12, 3pm
Every County Marketing Exchange (ECME)

August 15, 9am
Senior Service Network (SSN-Clark)

August 20, 8:30am
Morning Connections

August 25, 3pm
SPIN – Portland


Please visit our networking page for meeting details.


Marketing Update


Please visit our event calendar for details or to add your events.

August 5, 11:30am
Transitions of Care
The “Transitions of Care” meeting’s goal is to improve communication between case management and community providers, especially related to readmissions and start of care following a hospital visit.
Join Zoom Meeting-
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5035055865

August 8, 8:30am
Retirement Connection Sponsor Breakfast
The Springs at Carman Oaks
3800 Carman Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
70+ RSVPs so far, this is a Retirement Connection Sponsor Only event
RSVP
 
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On the Move

Do you know someone who has recently changed positions? Send us an update to share in the monthly newsletter, helping everyone stay connected and informed about community changes. We include your name, company, and photo so others in the industry can connect with you.
Green Soysa is now
Regional Branch Manager
Fedelta Home Care
Melissa Leder is now
Community Relations Director
Heartwood Place Memory Care

Lauren Culwell is now
Community Liaison
Providence


Amanda McCallum is now
Director of Community Relations
The Park at University Village

Mercedes Haupt is now
Community Liaison
AgeRight Home Health & Hospice

Andrea Kramer is now
Sales and Marketing Manager
No Worries In Home Care
Nugget Of Knowledge
"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong."~ Mandy Hale

I’ve learned the hard way that giving energy to toxic situations or letting fear of failure take the lead only keeps us stuck. It’s easy to get caught in the drama or doubt, but growth demands that we rise above the noise. This quote is a reminder: change may be uncomfortable, but staying somewhere you’ve outgrown—out of habit, fear, or misplaced loyalty—is far more painful. Choose to pour your energy into what moves you forward, not what holds you back.

Amy Schmidt
Retirement Connection
503-505-5865


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